Camden man charged with human trafficking 2 women

Authorities say Woodson allegedly forced at least two women to perform sex acts for money and narcotics, threatening violence and withholding food if they did not comply.

100 Camden school employees laid off as 3 teachers receive citywide honors

Budget cuts have led to layoffs in Camden schools, while three South Jersey teachers received surprise recognition and awards during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Ex-Camden hospital worker accused of stealing, selling $2.5M in medical supplies

A former Camden County hospital worker is charged with stealing over $2M in supplies and posing as a medical supply vendor to sell the stolen items to a wholesale company in South Carolina. 

Camden sees 90% drop in homicides, lowest violent crime since 1985

Camden County Police Department leaders say the city has reached a 90% reduction in homicides compared to the same period in 2012, the last full year before the department’s overhaul.

Camden firefighter dies after being trapped under ice on Delaware River: Officials

Camden is mourning the death of a longtime firefighter who died after falling through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina during a routine fire boat maintenance check, according to the Professional Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ). 

Respond Inc. abruptly closes all Camden daycare locations leaving staff, families frustrated

Former employees and families are voicing frustration after Respond Inc. Child Development abruptly closed all of its daycare centers in Camden, leaving many without jobs or childcare and little explanation.

Camden homicides hit lowest level since 1985 as violent crime continues to fall

Homicides and violent crime in Camden fell again in 2025, with city officials saying the latest numbers mark the safest year the city has seen in decades.

Jordan Davis joins Camden holiday gift giveaway for students
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Eagles' defensive tackle Jordan Davis spent his off-day helping Camden's mayor honor students in Camden with a gift giveaway at the Adventure Aquarium. 

29-year-old shot and killed in Camden on Saturday, police investigating

A 29-year-old man was shot and killed in the city of Camden on Saturday afternoon, and detectives are searching for any information leading to an arrest.

40-year-old man arrested, charged with murder in deadly Camden shooting

A man from Camden has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place Sunday night, according to Camden County officials.

Camden reports first homicide-free summer in 50 years

Not long ago, Camden was nationally recognized as one of the nation's most dangerous cities. Now, it's reporting its first homicide-free summer in 50 years.

Camden family charged in murder, cover-up of missing Gloucester County man

A Camden man, his wife, and their son are charged with the murder and gruesome cover-up of a Deptford man who was reported missing last June.

Nilsa Cruz Perez Library offering limited curbside service amid storm repairs

The Nilsa Cruz Perez Library, located on the campus of Rutgers in Camden, is now offering curbside service after sustaining damage from recent flooding.

Camden community member killed in hit-and-run; police investigating

Camden police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed 64-year-old Kenneth Blane Smith, a well-known member of the community.